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Switzerland likely to approve prescription heroin

World Nov. 29, 2008 - 05:35AM JST ( 9 )

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smithinjapanNov. 29, 2008 - 09:14AM JST

I can see the benefits for such a program, but unfortunately since it is pioneer and there is no model to base it on (with proven results), it's also very easy to imagine the problems. I hope that tucked into this program, aside from providing addicts with a 'clean and safe' place to get the drugs, there is some sort of effort made to wean them off said drugs.
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Nippon5Nov. 29, 2008 - 10:12AM JST

Instead of finding a way to fix the issue they are just putting a bandaid on it.. If they want to get them off the drugs then they have to keep them clean not keep them using.

I understand the reasons behind the "safe and clean place to get an injection" but I think one of the problems is your just paying for them to get a start to their high for the day. How many after they leave the clinic shoot up more to get the high. They can not get high for half the cost because of a free hit from the goverment. I would guess crimes dropped due to the fact they dont need as much money to get the same high now.
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TooFarGoneNov. 29, 2008 - 12:37PM JST

The heart of Europe, narcotized.

"Not a very good image to project to the world."
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Everton2Nov. 29, 2008 - 03:11PM JST

This is the best approach civilized in its application and progressive in its understanding of the human condition. I am glad that they have not resorted to the archaic American approach of incarceration as a solution
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GeorgeRoperNov. 29, 2008 - 03:18PM JST

Yuck, hreoin is bad, it kills people. Switzerland must have gone mental.

I nearly trod on a needle while doing my traffic warden duties the other day. If Switzerland does this there will be swarms of heroin nutters on the streets and needles that kids can find everywhere. I think it's disgusting.
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Helter_SkelterNov. 29, 2008 - 04:36PM JST

Everton

I am glad that they have not resorted to the archaic American approach of incarceration as a solution

Fair enough. I'd certainly have no problem sending all the US heroin addicts to Switzerland. I'd even agree to use my tax dollars to pay for the flights.
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smithinjapanNov. 30, 2008 - 12:31AM JST

Nippon5: "Instead of finding a way to fix the issue they are just putting a bandaid on it.. If they want to get them off the drugs then they have to keep them clean not keep them using."

You're right that they are simply putting a bandaid on the issue, but that's the only way to cover the wound and get it to start healing. I doubt very, very much that with heroin the majority of the addicts can go cold turkey and simply stop. I'm sure that the goal is to get them off the drugs, but it requires steps, and possibly baby-steps for some. While I don't support the habit at all, at least the people who can't kick the habit right away or quickly have a means of support (not the drugs, I mean the system, doctors, etc.) and safety while they hopefully make the transition to being clean.
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TooFarGoneNov. 30, 2008 - 01:18AM JST

Insanity. Most of Europe's heroin comes from Afghanistan. The EU's support of the Taliban is now official.
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paolo27thDec. 01, 2008 - 11:23PM JST

TooFarGone, last I checked Switzerland wasn't in the EU.